Bob Johnston, owner of BNB Mechanical in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.,
was the first winner of the “Showcase Your NATE” contest. As the winning entry,
Johnston’s company will choose between $1,000 in
local advertising or NATE promotional materials.
“I couldn’t
be more thrilled to be named a winner in the ‘Showcase Your NATE’ sweepstakes,”
said Johnston. “It’s
truly an honor to be a part of such a great organization, and we are committed
to maintaining certification and promoting it to help grow our business.”
After
the sweepstakes kicked off in March, Johnston
submitted an example of a newspaper advertisement featuring the new North
American Technician Excellence logo. Johnston’s
entry was randomly selected from the numerous submissions received from
contractors throughout the country, including brochures, vehicle signage,
videos, business cards, links to company websites and other examples of how
each company highlights their NATE-certified technicians.
Three
additional winners will be selected throughout the remainder of the year. To
enter, contractors are invited to submit descriptions and pictures of the
various ways that they use NATE to build consumer confidence and attract new
customers. With each submission, the contractor is entered into a regular
drawing for a chance to win the $1,000 prize. Many entries will also be
featured online, offering the contractor additional exposure.